INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lb beef stew meat (chuck or roast) 3 garlic cloves , minced 1 sweet onion, chopped 6 oz bacon, diced 3 tbsp cornstarch 2 11 oz bottles of Guinness Stout (not GF) 4 tbsp Worcestershire (not NSF) 3 cups beef broth 2 medium carrots , peeled and sliced on a bias 2 large celery stalks , sliced on a bias 1/2 cup…
Category: dairy free
Corn and Crab Chowder
We are enjoying rare snowfall in Tennessee. Cold weather screams for soups. Tonight I am finishing up crab from Valentines Day dinner in my own version of a chowder. This one is not night shade free although it is gluten and cow dairy free. INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive oil 3/ 4 a cup of diced…
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
These are so easy and so delicious. It is a wonderful alternative to baked potatoes or mashed potatoes. They are almost like the best parts of a potato skin appetizer. Add bacon, chives or sour cream for a divine app! INGREDIENTS: 1 dozen yellow baby potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1…
Spanish Rice
One of the things I miss about tomatoes is Spanish rice. I love it with a taco, alone or on a flip flop. I also love Paella (a Spanish rice). So here is my tomatoless version. It is perfect as a mexican side or as a base for a beautiful paella. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup or…
Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
Ever looking for a pasta dish without a heavy sauce? Sometimes I want the heartiness of pasta but I am not in the mood for a red or cream sauce. This recipe fits the bill. Smoky pancetta or bacon combines with peas and lemon in a barely broth sauce for a light yet filling meal! …